High-Tech Crime Museum Opens (Get Out Your Wallet)
The brand new National Museum of Crime and Punishment hosted a special preview party on Thursday night for those who wanted a sneak peek at its interactive, educational offerings a day before it opened to the public. The event included drinks, hors d'oeuvres, a CSI-style crime lab and high-speed police chase simulators.
The downtown D.C. destination, owned by an Orlando businessman in partnership with "America’s Most Wanted" host John Walsh, spans three floors and more than 28,000 square feet. It presents the history of crime and punishment in America -- from pirates and Wild West outlaws to high-tech white-collar criminals.
Interactive components include a studio with green-screen technology; touch-screen and zip code analysis for learning about community-based crime prevention programs; and a simulated FBI shooting range. The museum charges a whopping $17.95 for adults and $14.95 for kids and is conveniently located near the International Spy Museum ($18 for adults; $15 for kids) and the Newseum ($20 for adults; $13 for kids).
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